Abstract: H11.00003 : Fermi-LAT observations of transient and flaring systems in the Galaxy

Author:

Elizabeth Hays(NASA/GSFC)

Collaboration:

The Fermi LAT

The Fermi Large Area Telescope (LAT) views the entire gamma-ray
sky ($\sim$20 MeV to $>$300 GeV) every three hours. The all-sky
coverage provides an excellent opportunity for the discovery of
new types of gamma-ray transients. Ongoing survey observations
over more than two years have been successful in revealing
gamma-ray flares from several notable Galactic objects. The LAT
has detected the nova V407 Cygni, a first in gamma rays. The LAT
has also found two short flares from the Crab Nebula in the 100
MeV to 1 GeV range. I will discuss what this activity reveals
about particle acceleration in astrophysical sources and consider
the prospects for future transient discoveries with the LAT.

To cite this abstract, use the following reference: http://meetings.aps.org/link/BAPS.2011.APR.H11.3